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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 802.71 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 802.71 and 210.56 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 802.71 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/802.71 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 802.71 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 169,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,014.60/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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